Behavioral Health Clinician

Behavioral Health Clinician - Bilingual SpanishHartford, ConnecticutFull TimeWe're looking for a Clinician who will work with a professional and innovative clinical team to provide clients with a full range of counseling services for their mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring disorder recovery needs.We currently have two positions available in our Behavioral Health Department - one to work with our adolescent population and one to work with our adult population and would be happy to discuss both with any interested candidates!The successful candidate will:Provide individual and group therapy to assigned clients.Provide intake into Behavioral Health program as needed and complete assessments as indicated.Carry active caseload of regular clients and meet agency productivity standards.Make appropriate referrals and maintains contact with other therapists, physicians and agencies involved in client's case.Have familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental health diagnosis, and history of trauma.Have demonstrated knowledge and competency regarding diagnosis, assessment and treatment of behavioral health services.Have excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.The ability to work with interdisciplinary team.The ability to generate high levels of client satisfaction.Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competencies in area(s) of practice. Knowledge and skills related to individual, group and family system dynamics.Must possess demonstrated cultural competency and ability to serve diverse client population.All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.Minimum Educational Qualifications and experience required:Master's degree in social work0-5 years of experienceCT independent licensure (open to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.)Bilingual (Spanish and English), requiredSkills and Certifications Fluent in Spanish CT independent licensure (open to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc.)